Job Introduction
The Licensing team administers and enforces Licensing of pubs, clubs, street traders and large events across the City. The Licensing Team is based in Civic, in Central Milton Keynes. Some of the team are remote, others are office based. The department is in the midst of increasing efficiencies and moving many processes online to make application processes easier to complete. We have recently been inspecting licensed premises across the city to promote preventing violence against women and girls and will be attending National Bowl events to monitor the safe operation of the concerts. The City Council needs to work in a more efficient manner, you will provide excellent administration and enforcement support to the team and assist moving towards greater online efficiency The role does not require specialist licensing experience, but it is important the individual can effectively use the Licensing Teams database and is an expert administrator
This is a site based role
Interview for this role will be held on 3 & 4 September 2025
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
To be willing and able to work out of hours on some evenings and weekend and to be able to assess risk to personal safety.
Able to communicate effectively using verbal, written and other mediums.
Evidence of extensive use of IT programmes including MS Office, Excel, databases and data management.
The Ideal Candidate
A great opportunity for someone with excellent IT skills to join us as a Licensing Technical Officer.
You’ll be an experienced, competent and effective administrator with comprehensive experience of APP (or similar database), along with Microsoft packages, Word and Excel.
You’ll be willing to learn the basics of Licensing legislation to enable you to assist Licensing Officers to carry out their duties.
You’ll have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to analyse data and present reports of your findings with excellent attention to detail.
This is a varied role with an emphasis on administration and application process. Full training will be provided.
If you’re looking to begin a career in local government regulation or to further enhance your knowledge of licensing, this could be the role for you.
For this role, the candidate is required to have a Full UK Driving Licence, along with access to a Vehicle. Evidence of the Driving Licence and Vehicle Insurance with Business Insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
